PVIP — NABCEP PV Installation Professional
IntermediateCertification · formal examActiveEstablished
- Issuer
- NABCEP
- Industry
- Sustainability & Green Building
- Domain
- Renewables & Water
- Level
- Intermediate
- Type
- Certification · formal exam
- Exam fee
- $375 — verified 2026-10-14 · official price
Requirements
- Prerequisite certifications
- PVA
- Training
- Required: Advanced PV training per the NABCEP Certification Handbook
Renewal & maintenance
Valid for 3 years, $390 renewal fee. Renew by earning CPE credits.
Valid 3 years; recertify in year 3 with continuing education per the NABCEP handbook; USD 390 recertification fee
Recognition
Board certification for solar PV installers; widely requested by US installers and incentive programmes
Related certifications
- REP Renewable Energy Professional
Career paths that include PVIP
- Renewable Energy Professional — Core phase